A Leading Global University Centred in Asia, Influencing the Future
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GAN Eng Khoon
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Deputy Director, Office of Admissions
2014 09 13 NUS Admissions Presentation_NSAC

Asia is the world’s largest and most populous continent – 49 countries, approx 4.3 billion people and 60% of world's population.
“Looking ahead, Asia must continue to build its “second engine of growth”—based on domestic investment and consumption—beyond its clear strength in exports, which it must not give up. On current trends,
Asia’s economy will be larger than the G-7 by 2030. So the message is clear: Asia has a growing stake in the global economy—and the global economy has a growing stake in Asia.”
Inaugural Bank of Thailand Policy Forum
Christine Lagarde
Managing Director of the IMF
Bangkok, Thursday, July 12, 2012 http://www.imf.org/external/np/speeches/2012/071212a.htm
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Since the 1980s, higher education have developed rapidly in Asia and has been a logical consequence of booming economic growth in countries such as
Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea. Countries with less favourable conditions have also witnessed significant growth in higher education and educational quality improvements.
Several countries show ambition to establish as higher education hubs, and have set targets to attract more international students, increase higher education and research spending and internationalise their education institutions.
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OECD research reveals that over 50% of international students studying in countries which provided statistics came from Asia. China, India and Korea send the most, with the US, UK and Australia the most popular destinations.
Looking at QS data, we can see that Asian countries like Singapore, Hong Kong and even Malaysia also play host to large numbers of international students.
Interesting Fact:
In 2013, NUS took in >1,400 inbound international exchange students from
300+ overseas partner universities as part of our global education program. http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings-articles/world-university-rankings/increasenumber-international-students
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A Leading Global University Centred in Asia, Influencing the Future
• Freedom to Experience
Comprehensive curriculum and multiple academic pathways in 16 faculties & 8 overseas colleges
• Living and Learning Redefined
Intellectual and social environment in University Town through interactive learning and student engagement
• From Singapore to the World
Experiential learning with global exposure crossing geographical and cultural boundaries
• Living the NUS Rhythm
Distinctive campus vibrancy in halls, residences and residential colleges
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Our rich academic offerings and flexible curriculum offers a broad spectrum of courses, enabling our students to gain knowledge and skills that are essential in meeting future challenges and seizing opportunities.
Tan Chorh Chuan
President
National University of Singapore
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Arts & Social Sciences Business & Accountancy Computing
Dentistry Design & Environment Engineering
Law
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Medicine & Nursing Science
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• Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
• NUS Business School
• School of Computing
• Faculty of Dentistry
• School of Design & Environment
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Law
• Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
(Alice Lee Centre for Nursing
Studies)
• Faculty of Science
• Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of
Music *
• University Scholars Programme *
Graduate Schools
• Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
• NUS Graduate School for Integrative
Sciences and Engineering
• Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
• Saw Swee Hock School of Public
Health
Autonomous Institution
• Yale-NUS College *
* Requires separate application
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Science and Technology
• Architecture *
• Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Science
• Environmental Engineering
• Industrial & Systems Engineering
• Materials Science & Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
(Aeronautical specialisation)
• Computing (Business Analytics,
Computer Science & Information Systems)
• Industrial Design *
• Nursing *
• Pharmacy
• Science (all majors)
Business, Arts and Humanities
• Arts & Social Sciences (all majors)
• Business Admin
• Business Admin (Accountancy)
• Environmental Studies (Environmental
Biology & Environmental Geography)
• Music #
• Project & Facilities Management
• Real Estate
Restricted Courses
• Dentistry *
• Law *
• Medicine *
* Requires interviews/tests
# Requires interviews/auditions
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Multi-disciplinary learning beyond single degree
• Minors
• Double Majors
• Double (2 distinct degrees) & Concurrent Degrees (Bachelor-Master)
• Joint Degrees (with overseas universities)
• Special faculty programmes
• Global Engineering Programme (GEP) & Design-Centric Programme (DCP)
• NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC)
• Special Programme in Science (SPS)
• Undergraduate Research Programme (UROP) http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/UG/special-undergrad-prog.html
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• Business Admin/ Accountancy with Law/ Engineering/ Communication and New Media
• Business Admin/ Accountancy with Computer Science/ Information
Systems
• Computing with Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics
• Economics with Business Admin/ Law
• Engineering with Economics
• Material Science and Engineering (MSE) with Physics (Science)
• Law with Life Sciences
• Double degree with French Grandes Écoles/ Waseda University/ New York
University *
* Apply for admission at end of first semester http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/faqs/ddp_cdp_dm.html#DDP
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• Computing (Electronic Commerce) & MS in Engineering and Technology
Innovation Management (Carnegie Mellon University)
• Computer Science & Grad Scientiae Magistri (Brown University)
• Computational Biology & Scientiae Magister in Computer Science (Brown
University)
• Computing (Communications and Media) & Master of Entertainment
Technology (Carnegie Mellon University)
• Computing (Information Systems) & Master of Philosophy in Management,
Judge Business School (Cambridge University)
• Life Sciences &Master in Research in Biophysics (King’s College London)
• Law &Master of Laws (NYU Law School)
* Apply for admission at end of first semester http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/UG/spugp-degree-with-overseas-univ.html
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NUS is top 10 for 11 subject areas, and Asia’s best across 18 subjects
NUS ranked among the world’s 10 best universities for key subject areas in engineering and
technology, arts and humanities,
natural sciences, and social sciences and management
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2014
Subject
Chemical Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Mechanical, Aeronautical &
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Science
Civil & Structural Engineering
Statistics & Operational Research
Computer Science & Information
Systems
Geography
Communication & Media Studies
Politics & International Studies
Modern Languages
World Ranking 2014
5th
6th
6th
6th
7th
7th
9th
9th
9th
9th
10th http://www.topuniversities.com/subject-rankings
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University Town transforms our campus by creating a vibrant cultural and social hub for the entire NUS community.
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Residential Programmes – multi-disciplinary academic programme with rigorous, interactive and personalised experience
 College of Alice & Peter Tan, Tembusu College (University Town College
Programme)
 Ridge View Residential College
University Scholars Programme (USP) – environment of enquiry, collaboration and creative discovery with unique seminar-style modules to develop
interdisciplinary thinking  Cinnamon College
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• Multi-disciplinary academic programme in an educational hub with residential spaces and teaching facilities designed for collaborative learning
• 5-module curriculum in 4 semesters: Junior
Seminar and 2 Senior Seminars, in addition to
2 Ideas and Exposition modules
• Small class size and informal learning activities which enhances analytical and communication skills
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Residents of Tembusu College
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USP (Cinnamon College) offers
• Freedom to explore across disciplines
• 12-modules: Foundation Tier (3),
Inquiry Tier (8) and Reflection Tier (1)
• Wide range of co-curricular and overseas opportunities
• Close community of motivated and talented students
USP students are concurrently enrolled in one of 7 faculties –
Arts & Social Sciences, Business,
Computing, Design & Environment,
Engineering, Science and Law http://www.usp.nus.edu.sg/index.html
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3rd Year Student, Faculty of Science
Majoring in Life Sciences (Specialisation in Biomedical Science)
USP Modules and Study Abroad
• Monuments, Memorials, and Commemoration; Leadership in a
Complex World; HIV/AIDS: From Microbes to Nations; Chemicals And Us;
The Biomolecular Revolution
• Independent Study Module: Cancer Pharmacology
• Student Exchange Programme: LaTrobe University
Experiences and Achievements
• USP Ambassador (2012 – Present)
• Orientation Group Leader and Station Master, USP Freshmen
Orientation Programme (2012)
• Choreographer, and Make Up & Costumes IC, USP performance at
NUS Rag Day (2012)
• Leader, Niem Vui Viet Nam Youth Expedition Project (2012)
• Captain, USP Netball Team at NUS Inter-Faculty Games (2012)
• Director of Community Service, University Scholars Club (2011)
Initiated ‘Dining in the Dark’, assisted in Christmas Carolling, and in an
Ang Pow Drive in aid of the Children’s Cancer Foundation (2011)
• Participant, Niem Vui Viet Nam Youth Expedition Project (2011)
• Assistant Choreographer, USP performance at NUS Rag Day (2011)
• Team Manager, USP Netball Team at NUS Inter-Faculty Games (2011)
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Takes learning further by crossing geographical and cultural boundaries, as our international programmes open doors with partner leading institutions to indelible, transformative experiences.
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• Aimed at developing students into global citizens, understanding multiplicities and complexities
• Global experience through formal and informal learning in overseas attachments
• NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC)
• Student Exchange Programme (SEP)
• University Scholars Programme (USP)
NUS Students attending a class at the
Center for Applied Policy Research, University of Munich http://nus.edu.sg/global/education.html/
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• 1 year programme
• Immerse in leading entrepreneurial and academic hubs (China, India, Israel, Sweden & US) while working in innovative and high-tech start-up environment
• Study at partner universities (Technopreneurship
Minor with Bachelor’s degree)
NOC India
NOC Silicon Valley
NOC Israel http://www.overseas.nus.edu.sg/
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NOC Silicon Valley
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• NOC in Silicon Valley (2002), Stanford University
– Focus on technology startups in Silicon Valley
• NOC in Philadelphia (2003), University of Pennsylvania
– Focus on bio-medical technology
• NOC in Shanghai (2004), Fudan University
– Focus on China-related business
• NOC in Stockholm (2005), KTH Royal Institute of
Technology
– Focus on IT with European perspective
• NOC in India (2008)
– Focus on entrepreneurship & experiencing the richness of India’s culture
• NOC in Beijing (2009), Tsinghua University
• NOC in Tel Aviv/Haifa, Israel (2011)
• NOC in New York (2014)
– Focus on media, finance, theatre and the arts
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• Spend a semester or two in a overseas educational and cultural environment, while earning credits towards their NUS degrees
• More than 300 partner
universities to nurture students to learn other cultures and broaden outlook
• Student Exchange Programme (SEP).
• International Summer Programmes (i-SP)
• Internships (i-Intern) http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/nus/students/index.html
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Maximises student peer-topeer learning through residential learning and stimulates a richer and more multi-dimensional intellectual space for personal growth
and development.
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Student Life Development
Societies/Interest Groups
Sports & Recreation
Student Services
Hostel Admissions
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Career Services
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Does the university enhances the employability of students through career advisory and preparation workshops to identify and develop your career goals and through employer events?
• Job portals for companies to facilitate posting of internships and part-time/full-time jobs
• Career and Professional Development Workshops,
Advisories and Resources
• Career Fairs and Industries Networking Sessions
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Bukit Timah Campus Kent Ridge Campus Outram Campus http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/international/admissionreq/BYA-admissionreq.html
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• International Students (non Singapore Citizens or Singapore
Permanent Residents) who have completed or are in the process of completing high school (in your final year), i.e. at least 12 years of education in the year of application, and have met the respective course requirements may apply for admission.
• Admission to the university is based on:
– Overall academic achievements,
– Meeting subject requirements grades, and
– Interviews/tests for interview courses (if required)
• Architecture, Industrial Design, Dentistry, Law, Medicine,
Music and Nursing http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/international/admissionreq/BYA-admissionreq.html
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• IB students may apply after receiving IBDP exam results. Online application will commence from October to February. Student presenting the May exam session may apply with their forecast IB results (as attested by high school).
Requirement
Minimum to apply
Applicants with Actual IB Results by 21 February 2015
Good scores in 3 HL and 3 SL subjects, including English
(including TOK & EE) is required for candidates to make a competitive application
• Applicants should authorise International Baccalaureate
Organisation (IBO) to release IB transcripts directly to NUS
• SAT and SAT Subject Tests scores are only required if students
– are applying for Medicine or Dentistry
– wish to request for an early admission consideration
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Requirements
High School Qualifications
Course Eligibility
English Requirement
SAT & Subject Tests
University Entrance Exam
Additional Test/Interview
Application Details
Opens: 15 Oct 2014
Closes: 28 February 2015
Eligible for all courses
If you did not take English Language as one of the subjects in your high school exam, please submit an acceptable
IELTS/TOEFL score with your application
Not required unless applying to Medicine/Dentistry with forecast results or requesting for early admission consideration
Not required
Architecture, Industrial Design, Dentistry, Medicine, Music,
Nursing and Law http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/international/interviews/BYA-interviews.html
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Interview Courses Subject Prerequisites
Architecture
Dentistry
Industrial Design
Law
Medicine
Nursing
Music
Selection test/ interview
Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry or Mathematics or
Physics or Physical Science.
Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry and either Biology or
Physics.
Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry or Mathematics or
Physics.
Yes
Yes
Yes
A high level of proficiency in the English Language (e.g.
General Paper B3, IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 600 or SAT I Verbal /
Critical reading score of 700 or AP English Language Grade 4).
Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry and either Biology or
Physics.
Year 12 or higher level pass in any two of the following:
Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Physics, Physical Science, either Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Obtained high school certificate of any discipline
(from any country)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (Audition &
Interview) http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/international/prerequisites/BYA-prerequisites.html
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Faculties/ Schools
Arts and Social Sciences
Architecture
Accountancy, Business Administration
Computing
Dentistry
Engineering
Industrial Design
Projects and Facilities Management,
Real Estate
Law
Nursing
Medicine
Music
Pharmacy
Science
Full Fees
(Annual)
S$
28,600
37,650
31,200
36,650
129,200
36,650
36,650
28,600
35,100
37,250
129,200
93,250
36,950
36,650
Free Grant
(Annual)
S$
12,900
20,650
12,700
20,950
80,800
20,950
20,950
12,900
International Students
(with Free Grant)
S$
15,700
17,000
18,500
15,700
48,400
15,700
15,700
15,700
11,800
19,350
80,800
71,150
19,450
20,950
23,300
17,900
48,400
22,100
17,500
15,700
Information compiled and accurate as of 24 March 2014
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Universities
National University of
Singapore
(except Music, Medicine and
Dentistry)
Tuition Fee (Annual)
Full Fees
28,600 SGD to 37,650 SGD
After Currency Conversion
Full Fees
27,900 SGD to 36,950 SGD
After Free Grant
15,700 SGD to 17,000 SGD
After Free Grant
15,700 SGD to 17,000 SGD
(12,344 USD to 13,366 USD)
Hong Kong Universities
UK Universities
US Universities
120,000 HKD to 135,000 HKD 19,671 SGD to 22,131 SGD
(15,465 USD to 17,398 USD)
14,346 GBP to 21,831 GBP 30,094 SGD to 45,794 SGD
(23,658 USD to 36,001 USD)
17,511 USD to 34,560 USD 22,276 SGD to 43,965 SGD
(17,511 USD to 34,560 USD)
Information compiled and accurate as of 24 March 14
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• Applicants seeking admission must present your high school graduation results or other international qualifications (including standardised test scores) by 28 February 2015
• Apply for financial aid by 1 April 2015 (submit your supporting FA documents within 2 weeks of application)
• For admission in August 2015, outcome typically released from
May to June 2015, concurrently with admission outcome (subject to interview/test and verifications)
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Office of Admissions :: Office of Financial Aid
University Town :: Stephen Riady Centre
2 College Avenue West #01-03 , Singapore 138607
Tel: +65 6516 1010 :: www.askadmissions.nus.edu.sg
http://www.nus.edu.sg/admission/
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Courses
Arts and Social Sciences
(all majors)
Business Administration
Business Administration
(Accountancy)
Science (all majors)
Environmental Studies
Pharmacy
Project & Facilities
Management
Real Estate
Subject Prerequisites
Please refer to www.fas.nus.edu.sg for respective majors/subjects
Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics or ‘O’ Level Additional
Mathematics.
Year 12 or higher level pass in any two of the following: Biology,
Chemistry, Computing, Physics, Physical Science, either Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics and Biology or
Chemistry.
Strong Year 12 pass or strong higher-level pass in Chemistry and either Biology or Physics or Mathematics
Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics.
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Courses Subject Prerequisites
Biomedical Engineering
Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics and Physics or
Chemistry.
Chemical Engineering &
Environmental Engineering
Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry, Mathematics and
Physics
Computing (Computer Science) Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics.
Computing (Information Systems) Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics.
Engineering Science Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics and Physics.
Industrial & Systems Engineering,
Materials Science & Engineering,
Electrical, Mechanical, Civil &
Computer Engineering
Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics and Physics or
Chemistry.
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• The university expects all students to have achieved a minimum level of English proficiency as the medium of instruction is English.
Applicants may present any of the following to fulfil the English
Language requirement:
Standardised Test
IELTS
TOEFL
Cambridge 'O' Level English
EL1119
MUET
Minimum Acceptable Score
6.5 (Overall); 6.5 (Writing)
580 for paper-based / 237 for computer-based /
92-93 for internet-based
C6
C6
200
Note: Only TOEFL/IELTS scores obtained in the 5 years leading up to 31 March of the year of application will be considered.
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NUS is committed to a merit-based, needs-blind admission policy, & ensures that no deserving student is denied the opportunity for an NUS education because of financial difficulty.
Comprehensive range of financial assistance schemes may include:
• Tuition Fee Loan and NUS Study Loan
• NUS/MOE Bursary
• Work-Study Assistance
• NUS Student Assistance Loan
Financial Aid calculator https://aces01.nus.edu.sg/webroapsbs/jsp/FinancialNeedsCalculator.jsp
Applications are open till 1 April.
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Some key financial considerations:
• Tuition Fees and Living Expenses
– Subsidies for International Students
– General cost of living
• Freshmen Scholarships (availability of university and private organisations/donor scholarships)
• Financial Assistance (bursaries and loans to cover tuition fees and living expenses) based on family income and other mitigating factors
Interesting Fact:
The Singapore’s Ministry of Education provides a tuition subsidy (Tuition Grant) to all international students studying in publically-funded universities. Students who take up this subsidy are obliged to work for a Singapore-registered company for 3 years upon graduation (includes self employment).
FAQ on Tuition Grant: https://tgonline.moe.gov.sg/docs/TG-FAQ.pdf
Tuition Fees: http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/UG/fees.html
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